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Stephen Vaiano became Wantagh’s newest Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony on April 16 at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church. Joined by about 100 fellow Boy Scouts, family members, friends and local dignitaries, Vaiano, 16, was recognized for achieving scouting’s highest honor.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/20/16
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Although Matthew Furlong first joined the Scouts when he was 5, it wasn’t until later in his scouting career that he decided to go for his Eagle rank. In the course of a year, he finished all of his requirements, and was honored for his accomplishment at a Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 17.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/27/16
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When Charlie Mauro was in fifth grade, his dream was to become an Eagle Scout. Within five years, that was accomplished, as he officially earned scouting’s highest honor at a Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 3.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/13/16
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Boy Scout Troop 656 and Christ Lutheran Church have a partnership dating back more than 50 years. Recently, the Scouts decided to thank their sponsoring organization by cleaning up the church grounds on Island Road in Wantagh.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/2/15
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“Everyone deserves to be treated the same on the holidays,” Miss Wantagh ambassador Emma Carey said.
And that is exactly what the Miss Wantagh Court and Wantagh Boy Scout Troop 96 plan to do this holiday season. With cold weather settling in and Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, these youth organizations have decided to give back to the community in a big way with Operation: No Family left Unfed.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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11/17/15
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Many animals call the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve home, and local residents like Michael Boyle and Brian Faraczek ensure they have a good life there.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/30/15
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The Giving Garden may be small, but it is mighty. On a small patch of earth at the back of the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, there is an edible garden that helps feed hungry neighbors.
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By Laura Schofer
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9/2/15
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I’m seeing good news on all fronts this week, primarily because I choose to. This is a quest: I am seeking the comfort of upbeat stories.
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8/5/15
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano recently joined Boy Scout Peter Dugan at the official unveiling of his Eagle Scout project — a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Wantagh Park.
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7/15/15
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Because of a Wantagh Boy Scout, the patients of Saint Joseph’s hospital in Bethpage will soon be able to enjoy happy movies during their stay at the hospital.
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By Matthew Rachek
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7/15/15
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